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Weinberger Classics

Weinberger Classics

Some of our best-loved and most-popular plays, alongside some hidden gems.

 

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

Kesselring, Joseph

A timeless and classic hit both on Broadway and in the West End. Arsenic and Old Lace is the amusing story of two charming and innocent elderly ladies who decide that by poisoning their poor, lonely lodgers…

Cast Size: 14

BENCH, THE

Mcallister, Keir

Joe is in crisis, his life a swirling scribble of obligations he feels he’s failing to fulfil. For five minutes a day he finds a little solace and peace, alone on an isolated bench. Sandy is mourning…

Cast Size: 2

BESIDE THE SEASIDE

Sands, Leslie

The first play in Leslie Sands' trilogy of seaside capers at the Seaview Guest House. The tyrannical landlady Mrs Austin terrorises her lodgers with her bread and butter pudding, while newlyweds Mr…

Cast Size: 9

BLACK CHIFFON

Storm, Lesley

On the eve of her beloved son's society wedding, the highly respected Alicia Christie makes one defiant criminal gesture - a cry for help - when she steals a black chiffon nightdress from a reputable…

Cast Size: 7

BOUNCERS/SHAKERS

Godber, John

The original versions of John Godber and Jane Thornton's classic comedies together in one volume. The two plays can be performed together or separately. Visit John Godber's official website <a…

Cast Size: 8

GUARDSMAN, THE (Monte)

Monte, Bonnie J.

<strong>"Ms. Monte, using a literal English translation by Gabor Lukin, a great-grandson of Molnar, has fashioned a fresh version of the play to reveal a thorny edge that can prick the heart…

Cast Size: 7

HARVEY

Chase, Mary

One of the longest running comedies in Broadway and West End history, Harvey has endeared generations of audiences with the relationship of the amiable Elwood P Dowd and his best friend, the 6'1"…

Cast Size: 12

MURDER AT QUAY COTTAGE

Amberley, Simon

Thriller.

Cast Size: 8

OF MICE AND MEN

Steinbeck, John

Steinbeck's own stage version of his classic novel tells the story of George and Lenny, the fast-talking farm hand and the simple giant who accompanies him on a life of casual labour in the California…

Cast Size: 10

TRUE WEST

Shepard, Sam

In a suburban southern California house, Austin, an aspiring screenwriter, is busy writing a romantic screenplay for his producer Saul. Austin is plant-sitting for his mother while she is on holiday in…

Cast Size: 4

WOMAN WHO COOKED HER HUSBAND, THE

Isitt, Debbie

Kenneth and Hilary have been married nearly twenty years, but as middle age approaches, Ken finds himself in the arms of another woman. At first, Laura appears to be everything that is missing from Ken's…

Cast Size: 3